Search and Rescue

A Life-Saving Mission Two Miles High in Rocky Mountain National Park

Some high-tech equipment and old-fashioned stamina were both put to good use when a 73-year-old visitor suffered a heart attack in the backcountry at Rocky Mountain National Park. How the park bookstores played a role in the outcome might surprise you.

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By Jim Burnett - August 12th, 2009 5:13pm

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Injured Hiker Rescued after Night on Mountain at Rocky Mountain National Park

A hiker at Rocky Mountain National Park suffered a broken leg in a fall in the park's backcountry. He and rangers spent the night on a rocky slope above 12,000 feet before he was flown to a Denver hospital on Sunday afternoon.

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By Jim Burnett - August 10th, 2009 10:03am

Flash Flood Leads to Rescue of 200+ Campers at Ozark National Scenic Riverways

The Alley Spring Campground at Ozark National Scenic Riverways became the scene of a mass rescue when a flash flood swamped the site, and over 200 campers suddenly found themselves in the water and in the dark at 4 a.m.

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By Jim Burnett - August 3rd, 2009 8:45am

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Blown Over and Blown Away at Katmai National Park and Preserve

Katmai National Park and Preserve is a classic example of an Alaskan park—beautiful, remote and limited development. When high winds caused several accidents and stranded tourists, the staff came to the rescue in more ways than one.

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By Jim Burnett - August 1st, 2009 10:19pm

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Zion National Park's "Recycled" SAR Vehicle Saved Money and Can Help Save Lives

It's already seen service as an ambulance in three other locations around the West. Now this mechanical workhorse has been "recycled" once again, and it will provide a much-needed primary response vehicle for search and rescue missions in Zion National Park.

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By Jim Burnett - July 22nd, 2009 11:49am

Overdue Hiker Turns Up in Rocky Mountain National Park

A hiker who failed to return from a climb of Mummy Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park turned up almost 24 hours later than planned.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 26th, 2007 8:15am

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Search for Hiker in Wrangell-St. Elias Suspended

Officials in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve have greatly scaled back the search for a 68-year-old Wisconsin man, saying there's little hope of finding him alive.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 25th, 2007 9:12am

Successful Search in Rocky Mountain National Park

For the second time in less than two weeks another search in Rocky Mountain National Park for a missing hiker has turned out successful. The search for 61-year-old Brandt Everhart, who failed to return from a hike last night, wrapped up this afternoon when he was spotted with two other hikers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 13th, 2007 4:23pm

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